Nearly 92 percent of U.S. taxpayers are now opting to electronically file tax returns. Cybercrime is a particularly urgent threat this tax season due to COVID-19 pandemic conditions. As Americans prepare to file, they’re inputting countless lines of highly sensitive data ‘ Social Security numbers, wage statements, IRA earnings, property addresses and bank account information. The IRS warned of subtle phishing attacks targeting tax preparers, efforts to steal Electronic Filing Identification Numbers (EFINs) useful for mass-filing of fraudulent returns.
Source: https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2021/04/02/how-to-prevent-cyberattacks-during-tax-season/